Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Conservation Fund Awards $6 Million in Grants to Support Wildlife and the Environment
BURBANK, Calif., October 3, 2019 – The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) has awarded $6 million in grants to 80 nonprofit organizations working to save wildlife, inspire action and protect the planet. Since the fund’s creation in 1995, Disney has provided nearly $86 million total in grants to protect the magic of nature together with communities…
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Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger Honored with Save the Children’s Centennial Award
On Wednesday, October 2, the international humanitarian organization Save the Children honored Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger with its Centennial Award. Iger received the award during Save the Children’s West Coast centennial celebration in Beverly Hills, California, for his continuous efforts to improve and protect children’s lives, every day and in times of crisis,…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Presents the Epcot Experience: Peek into a Bright Future for the Beloved Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2019) – At Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot continues the biggest transformation of any Disney theme park in history, developing groundbreaking attractions, magnificent new landscapes and unforgettable entertainment spectaculars. Guests are now invited to see an enticing glimpse into this bright future when they visit Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot…
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Lucasfilm Joins Forces with Eight Iconic Brands to Launch Unparalleled Promotional Campaign in Support of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
PORSCHE, BOSE, UNITED AIRLINES, GENERAL ELECTRIC, MCDONALD’S, SAMSUNG MOBILE, GENERAL MILLS, AND DANNON JOIN THE INITIATIVE SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. (October 2, 2019)—Lucasfilm announced today that they are joining forces with eight of the world’s most iconic and best-in-class brands—Porsche, Bose, United Airlines, General Electric, McDonald’s, Samsung Mobile, General Mills, and Dannon—for the launch of a massive global promotional…
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VIDEO: Disney Cruise Line Releases Details About New Ship ‘Disney Wish’
The Disney Cruise Line released a video that shares new details about the first of three new ships that it is adding to its fleet. The video includes details about the ship, including where the name came from. It also shares the inspiration for the grand atrium and also the character that will be adorning…
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Magic Journeys – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 953 (#471)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER, live from Epcot! This week Mr. DAPs is joined by Mikey Really Likey right after the world premiere of Epcot Forever at the Walt Disney World Resort. They discuss this new firework spectacular along with other new offerings coming to Epcot. This includes the new preview center The Epcot Experience. They…
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Premieres to the World in Hollywood
The stars of Disney’s upcoming “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” celebrated the film’s world premiere in Hollywood at the El Capitan Theatre earlier tonight. Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sam Riley, Harris Dickinson, Ed Skein and Jenn Murray joined director Joachim Rønning, screenwriters Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue, and producers Joe Roth and…
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Main Street Electrical Parade Says Farewell to Disneyland Again
On Monday night the Main Street Electrical Parade once again said farewell to the Disneyland Resort. Fans turned out to say goodbye all weekend. The parks seemed especially busy for the final weekend of the Main Street Electrical Parade. DAPS MAGIC was on hand to document the final night of this run of the Main…
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The Epcot Experience Opens on Epcot’s Anniversary and Reveals Exciting Plans For the Future!
The Epcot Experience opened today at Epcot as the park celebrates its 37th anniversary. Situated in the Odyssey Events Pavilion, this preview center gives a look at what is coming to Epcot in the coming years. The highlight of this new attraction is a room with a 360 degree screen wrapping around the inside of…
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Fans Show Up To Say Goodbye to Epcot’s Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
On October 1, 1999 IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth opened at Epcot as part of Walt Disney World Resort’s Millennium Celebration. After the Millennium Celebration ended, “200” was dropped. On September 30, 2019 Illuminations: Reflections of Earth was presented to thousands in attendance for the last time. This show was beloved by millions over the years…
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Children’s Palliative Care Foundation’s 1st Anniversary in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort: “A magical celebration of Children”
Children’s Palliative Care Foundation’s 1st Anniversary in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort: “A magical celebration of Children” Supporting seriously ill patients and caregivers to create precious family moments HONG KONG, September 29, 2019 – For children with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses, their treatment is often a long and arduous journey. Their caregivers, including parents, family members and healthcare professionals often face endless challenges and selflessly…
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Disney Skyliner Opens to the Public at the Walt Disney World Resort
Today the Disney Skyliner opened to the public at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new highway in the sky allows guests to soar between Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort. This gondola system moves a large number of people…
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Deborah Chow to Helm Obi-Wan Kenobi Series for Disney+
Since it was announced at the D23 Expo, the Obi-Wan Kenobi series has had the intrigue of fans who have been asking for more Obi-Wan Kenobi for years. Knowing the Ewan McGregor was returning to the role just added to the excitement. Now, Star Wars fans have another reason to be excited about this series.…
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Musical Chairs? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there was a lot going. On the Spider-Man front, there is a new deal between Disney and Sony. Over in Star Wars, it appears the Kevin Feige is developing a new movie. The Disney theme parks saw a pretty substantial shakeup of leadership. In the…
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Jon Watts in Discussions to Return to Helm Third Spider-Man Movie
There has been a lot of Spider-Man news over the last few weeks (and months). First discussions between Sony Pictures and Disney/Marvel were ongoing. Then they broke down. Then Sony said Spider-Man wouldn’t be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe a few weeks ago. Fast forward to this week when it was announced that the…
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Disneyland Resort Continues to Enhance Adventureland Sign
Work continues on the Adventureland sign at Disneyland. As part of Project Stardust, the entrance to Adventureland has been under refurbishment for months. First, the original sign was removed. Then, a new sign was added. Now, a new structure is appearing next to the Adventureland sign which is reminiscent of the original sign structure. The…
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Walt Disney World Resort President George Kalogridis Promoted
Since 2013, George Kalogridis has been the president of the Walt Disney World Resort. Before that, he was president at the Disneyland Resort. This week, it was announced that he is being promoted to a new position. George Kalogridis will be the President, Disney Segment Development and Enrichment. In this new role, Kalogridis will be…
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Spider-Man Returns Home to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Spider-Man is back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Disney and Sony Pictures made the announcement on Friday morning that they had reached a deal for a third Spider-Man film. Together they will make the third Spider-Man movie with Tom Holland in the title role. The deal was signed late Thursday night. With it, Kevin Feige…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives to Discuss Fiscal Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., September 25, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2019 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EST / 1:30 p.m. PST on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on November 7,…
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Special Offers Invite Canadian Residents to Enjoy Discount on Theme Park Tickets for Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif./LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2019) – With a magical holiday season just around the corner and even more excitement planned for both resorts in 2020, this is a great time to visit Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. To make a visit even more magical, Canadian residents…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Return to New Orleans, Popular Itineraries to Tropical Destinations in Early 2021
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Sept. 26, 2019) – In early 2021, Disney Cruise Line will return to New Orleans for a limited-time engagement with sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean, including visits to Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay. A lineup of popular itineraries will continue across the Disney fleet with cruises to tropical destinations from Texas,…
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Disney Shares Inside Look at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
This morning on Good Morning America an inside look at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. While it didn’t give away all of what will be happening on this new attraction, it did give some new details. Watch below as some of the details are revealed about this attraction. The bulk of the new information…
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Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Developing Star Wars Film
It should come as no surprise by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is developing a Star Wars film. Feige is known as a Star Wars fan and apparently approached Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and Disney studio co-chairmen Alan Horn and Alan Bergman with an idea for a film over the summer. The idea must have…
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Michael Colglazier to Add Disneyland Paris to Leadership Responsibilities
In one of several moves of executives for Disney Parks, Experience and Products, Michael Colglazier will be adding Disneyland Paris to his portfolio. Currently, Colglazier is the President, Disney Parks Eastern Region and Managing Director, Asia Pacific. This was a role that was created ahead of Disney acquisition of Fox. With Bob Chapek being focused…